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What about Giving?

To give as an act of worship is a familiar theme throughout Scripture (Numbers 18:26). In the Old Testament all Israelites tithed their earnings, around 23.3%, as a method of taxation; which provided for the needs of the priests of the Tabernacle and the sacrificial system (2 Chronicles 31:5).

We give to meet the needs of the saints (Acts 2:44-45), the needs of Christian workers (1 Timothy 5:17-18) and the needs of the poor (Matthew 25:31-40).

Our giving should be anonymous (Matthew 6:1-4) and should be considered a great privileged, not a heavy burden; done with cheerfulness of heart (2 Corinthians 9:7) and be sacrificial in nature (2 Corinthians 8:1-5).

Giving is part of regular worship however special offerings can be taken up (Acts 11:29-30).

Finally the prime motive to give is the example laid down by our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 8-9). Our giving ought to be a self-motivated, God-glorifying act of worship (2 Corinthians 9:7).